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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,558.79, 18,711 and 7,590.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,558.79, 18,711 and 7,590.51 is: 10,474.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,558.79 : 18,711 = 7,590.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,558.79/18,711 = 7,590.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,558.79x = 18,711 × 7,590.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,558.79x = 142,026,032.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,026,032.61/13,558.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,474.83

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